Walk with WASD, look around with the mouse, and click to shoot or punch. Press F to enter or exit vehicles, and use Space to jump. In vehicles, switch to driving controls - W/S for throttle and brake, A/D to steer.
Mobile players get on-screen joysticks and action buttons. Pick up missions from the map markers and follow the objective indicator.
Steal Smart Vehicles - The first car you find isn't always the best; spawn a few seconds after a chase begins and the AI loses you, so a quick swap to a faster nearby vehicle often beats sticking with what you have.
Use Crowds for Cover - In gunfights, ducking into busy areas slows AI response because they prioritize bystander safety in their pathing.
Learn the Hospital Locations - When you die, you respawn at the nearest hospital; knowing where they cluster on the map saves repeated long walks back to action. Save Heavy Weapons - Pickups respawn slowly; don't waste rocket-launcher ammo on basic enemies.
Use the Freeway for Escapes - Police pursuit AI is much weaker on highways than in tight downtown blocks; head for the elevated road as soon as your wanted level rises.
